Thursday at 10:09 a.m. Roxana Fire Department was alerted to 36068 Zion Church Road for a garage fire. Engine 90-5 with 4 firefighters arrived on scene.
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The preliminary cause, heat on grass clippings under the mower of a recently-used tractor, was deemed an accident by officials. Damage is estimated at $160,000.
A house fire Friday morning in Dorchester County was caused by an electrical circuit failure, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal.
With Independence Day approaching, the Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office reminds visitors and residents that most fireworks are illegal to possess and use, despite being advertised.
Families across Delmarva will head outdoors to gather for barbecues and fireworks over Memorial Day weekend. The Maryland State Fire Marshal reminds people that increased outside activities can also result in an increase of fire risks.
The Delaware State Fire Marshal is investigating a house fire in Delmar that happened last night on Grove Street.
The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating two fires that happened in Salisbury over the past four days.
First responders arrived to the home on Morgan Drive to find heavy smoke and fire coming out of two sides of the house as well as the roof.
The marshal said it was an accidental fire due to an electrical failure with the water heater and furnace.
The Worcester County Fire Marshal investigated the fire and said that crews experienced "significant fire conditions" throughout the home, with reports of someone trapped.